Community Conversation
Hearing Loss and Tinnitus: How to talk to patients about improving their quality of life
Join us for an informative presentation on the impact of undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss and tinnitus. Attendees will gain insights into how these conditions affect patients and learn effective strategies for guiding individuals toward appropriate care and treatment. The presentation will also cover available treatment options for both hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as how to identify trusted resources and providers.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover the hidden impact of untreated hearing loss—and why it matters.
- Explore three effective treatment options for managing tinnitus.
- Gain confident, compassionate language advocates can use to encourage patients that are hesitant about seeking hearing help.
About The Speaker –
Dr. Marie Vetter-Toalson is the owner of Northwest Speech & Hearing Center and Chicago Hearing Services and a Doctor of Audiology. She earned her A.S. in Biology from Eastern Wyoming College, her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota, her Doctorate in Audiology at The Ohio State University. She completed her clinical fellowship at Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation and Chicago Hearing Services.